Hong Kong: Employee Benefits & Compensation

Catherine Leung, partner at Ius Laboris Hong Kong, engages in a compelling conversation with Charles Cameron, Vice President of the World Employment Confederation, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping recruitment practices and the pressures modern businesses face. The discussion delves into the evolving workplace landscape and the adaptations required from both employers and employees in this transformative era.

Hong Kong's Chief Executive has unveiled sweeping employment law reforms in the 2026 Policy Address, introducing statutory protections for delivery workers, tightening imported labour controls, and accelerating MPF system changes. These measures reflect the Government's commitment to protecting local workers while addressing the challenges of an ageing workforce and evolving labour market dynamics.

Employers across Asia-Pacific are rapidly integrating AI into recruitment, workforce management and employee monitoring, but this technological shift is raising critical questions about sustainable workforce planning and talent development. As organizations deploy AI-driven tools throughout the employment lifecycle, they face the challenge of balancing automation efficiency with maintaining robust talent pipelines and developing the human skills that will remain essential in an AI-enabled workplace.

With effect from 1 January 2026, the maximum daily rate for reimbursement of medical expenses to employees under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance (ECO) and the Pneumoconiosis and Mesothelioma...

On 17 September 2025 the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR delivered his 2025 Policy Address. Amongst the topics were several notable employment related issues.

On 29 September 2025, the Hong Kong Government announced that the minimum allowable wage for foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong will be increased by 2.2 per cent, from HK$4,990 to HK$5,100 per month.

With the continued prevalence of the "gig economy", a common question that arises is whether "gig workers" are employees or independent contractors of the digital platform.

This article delves into anticipated legislative changes and emerging key trends enabling employers and HR professionals to stay ahead of the curve and equip themselves with the knowledge...

The Pensions Ombudsman has rolled out some significant changes to its decision-making process following a root and branch review of its operating model.